The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.7
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.76
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 131 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 900
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 28.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mr Paul McCahill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Becket Way, Kettering Road North, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOn Track Education Northampton
Independent · 494m away
Parklands Nursery School
Nursery · 531m away
Boothville Primary School
Primary · 597m away
Northampton School for Girls
Secondary · 976m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Eastfield Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The Arbours Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Headlands Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Thomas Becket Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Thomas Becket Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Thomas Becket Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas Becket Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas Becket Catholic School?
St Thomas Becket Catholic School currently has 900 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas Becket Catholic School take?
St Thomas Becket Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Thomas Becket Catholic School?
St Thomas Becket Catholic School is in Northampton, NN3 6HT, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas Becket Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Thomas Becket Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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